Fragrance comparison

8 THE CHALLENGER vs NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

8 THE CHALLENGER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.254 votes

Rank #55,723 GreenSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.0558 votes

Rank #23,236 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 3 of 4 categories.

8 THE CHALLENGER
Choose it for a green and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

8 THE CHALLENGER3/4

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Sillage & projection: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Value for money: 8 THE CHALLENGER
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

8 THE CHALLENGERhOUSE OF hELIOS

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

41%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity8 THE CHALLENGER

Sillage8 THE CHALLENGER

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winner8 THE CHALLENGERBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

smoky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

white floral60%

woody50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeavesCardamomFlowersSageHerbal Notes

Base7-10 hrs

SmokeLeatherOrrisSandalwoodWoodsy Notes

Top

Calabrian bergamotGreen MandarinLime peelRosemaryThymeSageLavender

Heart

Green TeaBergamotNeroliJasmineBitter Orange BlossomCardamomLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Bell Pepper

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskIris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Sage and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 8 THE CHALLENGER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,723

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,236

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

8 THE CHALLENGER by hOUSE OF hELIOS delivers a crisp, smoky leather profile anchored by green herbs and tart fruit. The opening hits fast with sour rhubarb, cracked pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, wet violet leaves and crushed garden sage cut across the initial brightness, introducing a cool, …

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Rosendo Mateu NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, lime peel, and crushed rosemary. As the crisp citrus softens, green tea leaves merge with clean neroli and subtle green bell pepper in the heart. The base settles into smooth sandalwood and light white musk, creating a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 8 THE CHALLENGER or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

8 THE CHALLENGER takes 3 of 4 categories. 8 THE CHALLENGER is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes. Choose 8 THE CHALLENGER for a green and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 8 THE CHALLENGER or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

8 THE CHALLENGER lasts longest (8 THE CHALLENGER 80/100, NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 8 THE CHALLENGER or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

8 THE CHALLENGER projects furthest (8 THE CHALLENGER 75/100, NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 8 THE CHALLENGER and NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Sage and Sandalwood.

Is 8 THE CHALLENGER or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood better for summer or winter?

8 THE CHALLENGER suits evening wear; NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 THE CHALLENGER and NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

8 THE CHALLENGER has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Cardamom, Flowers and Sage, a base of Smoke, Leather, Orris and Sandalwood. NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Green Mandarin, Lime peel and Rosemary, heart notes of Green Tea, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Iris.